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ARCTIC Freezer 36 vs Corsair A115: Comparison
ARCTIC Freezer 36 vs Corsair A115 height compared
There is no decisive spec gap here. Height splits them by a margin most buyers will never feel, ARCTIC Freezer 36 159 mm against Corsair A115 164.8 mm. ARCTIC Freezer 36 also leads on warranty, 6 years on the ARCTIC Freezer 36 versus 5 years on the Corsair A115. ARCTIC Freezer 36 also leads on max speed, 1800 RPM on the ARCTIC Freezer 36 versus 1600 RPM on the Corsair A115.
Who each one is for
The ARCTIC Freezer 36 suits budget-conscious buyers upgrading directly from a stock cooler and mainstream non-overclocked builds needing roughly 200W of headroom, though it is not built for buyers wanting RGB lighting, since ARCTIC keeps this unlit. It is not the one for overclocked or high-TDP builds, where direct-touch heatpipe designs generally lag brazed-base competitors. The Corsair A115 is the one to take for high-end builds needing roughly 240W of air-cooling headroom, though it is the wrong buy for the smallest cases, given the large dual-tower footprint. The same goes for Corsair ecosystem buyers who want a flagship air cooler that matches other iCUE components. Avoid it for buyers chasing the single best raw air-cooling performance, where the Noctua NH-D15 chromax.black, covered elsewhere on this site, generally edges ahead. Our rating of the ARCTIC Freezer 36 (7.2/10): A perfectly serviceable entry-level upgrade over a stock cooler, without pretending to be more than that.
Frequently asked questions
Do the ARCTIC Freezer 36 and Corsair A115 differ on tower type?
Yes. Tower Type reads Single-Tower on the ARCTIC Freezer 36 versus Dual-Tower on the Corsair A115.
Is the Cooler Type the same on the ARCTIC Freezer 36 and Corsair A115?
It is. Both are listed at Air Tower, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Brand
- ARCTIC Freezer 36
- ARCTIC
- Corsair A115
- Corsair
Cooler Type
- ARCTIC Freezer 36
- Air Tower
- Corsair A115
- Air Tower
Series
- ARCTIC Freezer 36
- ARCTIC Freezer 36
- Corsair A115
- Corsair A115
Tower Type
- ARCTIC Freezer 36
- Single-Tower
- Corsair A115
- Dual-Tower
Model Number
- ARCTIC Freezer 36
- ACFRE00121A
- Corsair A115
- CT-9010011-WW
Height
- ARCTIC Freezer 36
- 159 mmBest
- Corsair A115
- 164.8 mm-4%
Socket Compatibility
- ARCTIC Freezer 36
- AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1851/1700
- Corsair A115
- AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1700/1200/115X
Tower Layout
- ARCTIC Freezer 36
- Single-Tower
- Corsair A115
- Dual-Tower
Fan Count
- ARCTIC Freezer 36
- 2
- Corsair A115
- 2
RGB Lighting
- ARCTIC Freezer 36
- No
- Corsair A115
- No
Cooler Width
- ARCTIC Freezer 36
- 126 mm
- Corsair A115
- 153 mm
Heatpipe Count
- ARCTIC Freezer 36
- 4
- Corsair A115
- 6
Fan Size
- ARCTIC Freezer 36
- 120 mm
- Corsair A115
- 140 mm
Max Speed
- ARCTIC Freezer 36
- 1800 RPMBest
- Corsair A115
- 1600 RPM-11%
Bearing Type
- ARCTIC Freezer 36
- Fluid Dynamic
- Corsair A115
- Fluid Dynamic
PWM Control
- ARCTIC Freezer 36
- Yes
- Corsair A115
- Yes
Warranty
- ARCTIC Freezer 36
- 6 yearsBest
- Corsair A115
- 5 years-17%
Which one should you pick?
Choose ARCTIC Freezer 36 if you want the lower height (159 mm vs 164.8 mm), the higher fan count (2 vs 2) and the higher max speed (1800 RPM vs 1600 RPM).
Choose Corsair A115 if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Price comparison
| Retailer | ARCTIC Freezer 36 | Corsair A115 |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon | View on Amazon | View on Amazon |
Disclaimer: The price and specification of the given product may differ from the actual product. Please confirm on the retailer's website before buying.
Verdict
ARCTIC Freezer 36
7.2 / 10 Expert Rating
A perfectly serviceable entry-level upgrade over a stock cooler, without pretending to be more than that.
Corsair A115
8.2 / 10 Expert Rating
A capable flagship air cooler whose main draw is fitting neatly into an all-Corsair build rather than leading on raw thermals.